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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.85, 11,048.97 and 4,470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.85, 11,048.97 and 4,470.28 is: 6,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.85 : 11,048.97 = 4,470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.85/11,048.97 = 4,470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.85x = 11,048.97 × 4,470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.85x = 49,391,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,989.61/8,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.72

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